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Kava Cafe

Kava Cafe

Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
West Village, New York
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7.1/10
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    Serious Eats
    "great coffee near the High Line"(3 Tips)
    Marko K.
    "Great to sit outside in the garden - even in winter!"(23 Tips)
    Edward F.
    "Perfect stop to savor an espresso in between CitiBikes!"(32 Tips)
    Chip W.
    "Amazing Cortada and Parfait."(3 Tips)
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  • Barbara R.
    Barbara RoseApril 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Wine in the garden after work was lovely, until the "whoa"... closed at 8:30 p.m. It's a coffee place after all. A lovely garden and great coffee!
  • Christian B.
    Christian BrummJune 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The garden is beautiful! Espresso is very good and more Italian style (less intense/overwhelming than your average american hipster espresso).
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CafourekOctober 14, 2013
    If you have your own hotspot and it is nice outside, the outdoor area is great for working. Otherwise, the lack of public wifi and limited indoor seating mean you should find another spot.
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    Andrew FurmanOctober 21, 2015
    They've closed the garden for good as of 2013 in order to save money on rent. Coffee is good, and there are some seats inside and on the sidewalk. No wifi tho.
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroApril 20, 2012
    Great cappuccinos, very cute garden out back, and the best destination in the meat packing area for coffee. Will def be a regular here!
  • Chris C.
    Chris CarellaOctober 26, 2013
    Kava is where I fell in love with Machiattos. Great backyard seating when the weather is nice.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 21, 2013
    A source for great coffee near the High Line in an attractively designed spot.
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    MoRizaJune 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Fritata Brioche - Such a delicious layers of cream cheese, tomato and eggs snuck inside a brioche.
  • Margot M.
    Margot MazurFebruary 7, 2015
    Interesting spot playing football complete with bagels and pre-made sandwiches. Killer macchiato.
  • Anand S.
    Anand SAugust 7, 2011
    After you place your order, walk through the red door in the back for the spacious garden. A great summertime place for breakfast and a book.
  • Scott K.
    Scott KurttilaNovember 8, 2011
    Excellent coffee, great decor, awesome garden in the back and stays open fairly late. It's a Meatpacking Zen Gem.
  • Steve S.
    Steve SchlafmanJuly 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the cappuccino at this joint. And don't forget to check out the back patio.
  • Justine W.
    This seems to be my spot for warming up, cooling off and drying off before or after visiting the Highline Park.
  • Aristippos
    AristipposApril 1, 2013
    Interesting combination of a place with demanding coffee and a night club/bar (art deco) atmosphere.
  • Didier P.heart icon on user image
    Didier PerilleuxAugust 25, 2015
    Great coffee, nice staff! And soooooo close from home :)))
  • Leticia C.
    Leticia CuevasJuly 27, 2015
    Nothing like grabbing a morning coffee from Kava, and then take a short walk at the high line.
  • Stacy D.
    Stacy DreyfusJuly 31, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If they have the orange brioche in... A must try treat to get your day going!
  • Matt L.
    Matt LeMayJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Fantastic espresso, surprisingly friendly and welcoming environment for such a high-end place. Grab a canelé if you can!
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    DRAZSeptember 4, 2017
    Perfect espresso, get a single shot!
  • Kirk M.
    Kirk McMurraySeptember 15, 2012
    Try the Iced Coffee - Say hello to Claire, a @Foodspotting fan, and have an iced coffee in the garden...
  • Talal A.heart icon on user image
    Talal ADecember 4, 2014
    Cozy, cute place and the cortado was quite good.
  • Tom M.heart icon on user image
    Tom M.April 19, 2015
    Whole grain bagel are so good
  • Fred W.heart icon on user image
    Fred WilsonJune 2, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Iced cappucino in a glass is a good call if its steamy outside
  • Erwin O.
    Erwin OngDecember 19, 2016
    10% discount on all products after 3pm with Whitney membership
  • Edward F.
    Edward FabilaAugust 24, 2013
    Perfect stop to savor an espresso in between CitiBikes!
  • Florent J.
    Florent JolyJanuary 15, 2018
    Ridiculously overpriced. Coffee is $4.75 and the simplest to go sandwich $11.
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HeyertFebruary 3, 2016
    Great location. Have any espresso drink.
  • Kevin J.
    Kevin JenkinsMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't miss the garden. It's through the cafe and out back.
  • Lisa E.
    Lisa EFebruary 5, 2017
    Whitney member benefit: 10% discount on all products after 3pm
  • Colette Q.
    Colette QJune 9, 2013
    Try the blueberry iced tea!:)
  • Anna C.
    Anna CDecember 3, 2011
    Their mocha n lattes are the best! Don't forget to check out the garden!
  • Lorenzo L.heart icon on user image
    Lorenzo LandiniMay 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    There is an adorable social cat in the back garden. I don't know if she is staying but I hope she is
  • Eric W.heart icon on user image
    Eric WasnickOctober 13, 2012
    The staff wears fedoras! Kinda cool, plus they have the best coffee in wv!
  • Marko K.heart icon on user image
    Marko KehmJanuary 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great to sit outside in the garden - even in winter!
  • Annibell L.
    Annibell LopezApril 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the sandwich and soup combo only $10 bucks
  • Annabel Y.
    Annabel YouensJuly 13, 2016
    A very good flat white
  • Mily B.heart icon on user image
    Mily BeCanApril 26, 2016
    Espresso coffee & atmosphere
  • tze c.heart icon on user image
    tze chunApril 4, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Not aging well. They added a TV, got rid of the gelato counter and converted to US size portions/cups.
  • Mezoheart icon on user image
    MezoOctober 15, 2017
    It's small place but nice coffee
  • Liz
    LizSeptember 25, 2011
    Best coffee shop in town! Grab it to go and head to the water
  • Jason
    JasonSeptember 1, 2014
    Great iced vanilla latte. Backyard looked cool but was closed
  • Alastair T.
    Alastair TseNovember 10, 2012
    When you order a cortardo, make sure they don't think you said frittata. There's no latte art on those.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica StempelMarch 18, 2011
    Super nice. Came from working out and only had Amex which they don't take. Let me have my coffee and told me to come back another day and pay
  • MoRizaheart icon on user image
    MoRizaOctober 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Cortada - Prepped by a very stylish barista.
  • Talia K.
    Talia KrainesDecember 17, 2011
    If you're having a bad day... Pop in! There are some entertaining hats to cheer you up.
  • Robbie A.heart icon on user image
    Robbie AllanAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best espresso in the area
  • Cheryl H.
    Cheryl HuangSeptember 12, 2014
    Good soy latte!!!
  • Mark T.
    Mark T.September 7, 2013
    Hang out in the shaded garden after a walk down the high line. Nice
  • Chris L.
    Chris LockAugust 31, 2013
    Beautiful garden in the back.
  • Talia
    TaliaSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    8 yrs in ny & think this is my favorite coffee. Factor in the garden & I know it is
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